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Stony Point Penguin Colony: Ultimate Wildlife Tours

Embark on an unforgettable wildlife adventure at the Stony Point Penguin Colony in Betty’s Bay. Witness the incredible charm of African penguins in their natural coastal habitat, a must-see attraction for nature lovers and families alike. Our guided wildlife tours offer an intimate look at these charismatic birds, providing educational and breathtaking experiences along the scenic Cape Peninsula. Whether you are seeking a serene nature walk or a professional sightseeing tour, discover the magic of Betty’s Bay and create lifelong memories exploring one of South Africa's most precious marine ecosystems.

4.78/5 avg ratingFrom $153.82 per person21 unique tour options67% private tours available

At a glance

Tour Price

Tour Price

$183–$267 typical

Median price is $233, with a full spread of $154–$295

Rating

Rating

4.78★ average

Based on 160 pooled reviews with 86% positive sentiment

Tour Duration

Tour Duration

8–11 hours typical

Median duration is 9 hours

Best Value

Best Value

Wildlife tours

Averages 4.8★ at $228, which is at or below typical pricing

Booking Perks

Booking Perks

90% free cancellation

90% of options also offer instant confirmation

Tour Style

Tour Style

67% private tours

Most options focus on Nature (90%) and Sightseeing (57%)

31 Products

Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip from Cape Town

Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip from Cape Town

8 hrsFree cancellation
4.65 (20 reviews)
73.68%
26.32%
great servicemiscommunication
Viator
$192
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Whale Watching Shared Boat Trip from Cape Town
Summary

Spend a day whale watching and wine tasting on this full-day trip to Hermanus from Cape Town. See migrating Southern Right, Humpback and Bryde's Whales off the coast of Hermanus from June through mid-December. Sample some of the local wines on route to Cape Town.

Inclusions
  • Whale watching boat trip
  • Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town
  • Private tour guide/driver, Vehicle and Fuel
  • Bottled water onboard the vehicle & boat
  • Stony point Penguins Colony
Exclusions
  • Lunch and Drinks and Gratuities (Optional)
  • Creation, Hemel and Aarde Road fee is R180
Itinerary
  • Cape Town Central
  • Elgin
  • Houwhoek Pass
  • Hermanus
  • Creation
  • Hermanus
  • Stony Point Nature Reserve
  • Kleinmond
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Infants seats available on request., Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private Tour: Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Trip & Wine Tasting

Private Tour: Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Trip & Wine Tasting

10 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.56 (41 reviews)
87.39%
12.61%
amazinglekkerste en mooie wine estatevery knowledgeable
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$273
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Private Tour: Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Trip & Wine Tasting
Summary

Experience the ultimate whale watching tour from Cape Town to Hermanus, where you'll see the stunning Southern Right Whales up close. Enjoy private transfers with personalised guidance to enhance your journey. Join a thrilling boat tour in Hermanus to witness these majestic creatures. Afterwards, tr...

Inclusions
  • Bottled water onboard the vehicle
  • Whale watching boat trip
  • Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town
  • Private tour guide/driver, Vehicle and Fuel
  • Stony point Penguins
Exclusions
  • Lunch and Drinks
  • Wine Tasting fees
Itinerary
  • Cape Town Central
  • Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
  • Stony Point Nature Reserve
  • Cape Town Central
Good to know
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cape Agulhas Full Day Private Tour from Cape Town

Cape Agulhas Full Day Private Tour from Cape Town

12 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.47 (15 reviews)
76.29%
23.71%
amazingamazing tourexcellent driver
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$233
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Cape Agulhas Full Day Private Tour from Cape Town
Summary

Explore the official meeting point of the Two Oceans and take a photo with one foot in the Indian Ocean and the other foot in the Atlantic Ocean. This is also the Southernmost Tip of Africa. On our tour, you will visit the African Penguins at Stony Point Penguins Colony and spot some Southern Right ...

Inclusions
  • Entrance fees to Stony Point Penguins colony
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fees to Cape Agulhas lighthouse
  • Private Tour Guide/Driver and Private Vehicle
Exclusions
  • Meals, Drinks & Gratuities (optional)
  • Wine tasting fees
Itinerary
  • Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa
  • Hermanus
  • Stony Point Nature Reserve
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Cruise & Penguins from Cape Town

Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Cruise & Penguins from Cape Town

9 hrsFree cancellation
4.2 (15 reviews)
84.52%
15.48%
outstandingbeautiful locationgreat day
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$295
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Hermanus Whale Watching Boat Cruise & Penguins from Cape Town
Summary

Enjoy a full-day shared whale watching tour from Cape Town to Hermanus, including a boat-based whale watching cruise and a visit to the Stony Point Penguin Colony. Travel with shared transfers from Cape Town, cruise into Walker Bay to search for Southern Right whales and other marine life, and enjoy...

Inclusions
  • Shared Tour Guide/Driver, Vehicle and Fuel
  • Bottled water onboard the vehicle
  • Pick up and drop off at accommodation in Cape Town
  • Entrance fees: Whale watching boat trip
  • Entrance fees: Stony Point Penguin Colony
Exclusions
  • Drinks and Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
  • Cape Town Central
  • Hermanus Cliff Path
  • Stony Point Nature Reserve
  • Cape Town Central
Good to know
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cape Agulhas small group tour

Cape Agulhas small group tour

10 hrsFree cancellationLikely to sell out
4.2 (15 reviews)
Viator
$154
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Cape Agulhas small group tour
Summary

Fulfill your dream of visiting the most southern tip of the African continent and the official meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. If you prefer to follow your own time and schedule, let us provide you with a vehicle and a guide to explore the Cape’s unspoiled beauty. Plan your own tou...

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Cape Agulhas Lighthouse
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
Itinerary
  • Sir Lowry's Pass
  • Peregrine Farm Stall
  • Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa
  • Hermanus Cliff Path
  • Stony Point Nature Reserve
  • Gordon's Bay Main Beach
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, Please note: pick-up reconfirmation is required, refer to voucher for further details, Infant seats are available at an extra cost and upon request and prior arrangement, stroller accessibility by prior arrangement
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Hermanus Whale Watching and Wine Experience from Cape Town

Hermanus Whale Watching and Wine Experience from Cape Town

10 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
5 (8 reviews)
100%
0%
Viator
$161
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Hermanus Whale Watching and Wine Experience from Cape Town
Summary

Hermanus is world-famous for being the best land-based whale-watching destination on Earth. In Hermanus, whales can often be seen just meters from the shore during the season: June to November. Peak Time Summary Calves born: Mainly in August & September. Best overall months: September & October. S...

Inclusions
  • Bottled Water
  • Private Tour Guide: Engish / French
  • Private transportation
  • Extra time for pictures
Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Stony Point Nature Reserve African Penguins
Itinerary
  • Cheetah Outreach - Somerset West
  • Gordon's Bay
  • Stony Point Nature Reserve
  • Hermanus
  • Hermanus Cliff Path
  • Cape Town Central
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cape Agulhas Southernmost Tip of Africa and Hermanus Tour

Cape Agulhas Southernmost Tip of Africa and Hermanus Tour

10 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
5 (4 reviews)
100%
0%
Amazing
Viator
$183
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Cape Agulhas Southernmost Tip of Africa and Hermanus Tour
Summary

Cape Agulhas – Where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans Truly Meet One foot in the Atlantic, one in the Indian Ocean — an iconic Cape Agulhas moment. Cape Agulhas is the southernmost tip of Africa and the official meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Visitors can stand at the iconic southe...

Inclusions
  • Private Tour Guide English / French
  • Bottled Water
  • Air-Conditioned vehicle
  • Extra time for pictures
Exclusions
  • Cape Agulhas Entrance
  • Stony Point Nature Reserve entrance
Itinerary
  • Cheetah Outreach - Somerset West
  • Gordon's Bay
  • Stony Point Nature Reserve
  • Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa
  • Cape Agulhas Lighthouse
  • Hermanus
  • Hermanus Cliff Path
  • Cape Town Central
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cape Agulhas: Where Indian Meets Atlantic — Private Full-Day Tour

Cape Agulhas: Where Indian Meets Atlantic — Private Full-Day Tour

10 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
5 (4 reviews)
100%
0%
Amazing
Viator
$200
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Cape Agulhas: Where Indian Meets Atlantic — Private Full-Day Tour
Summary

Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see where the two oceans meet, with a full-day private tour to Cape Agulhas from Cape Town. Visit the southernmost tip of the African Continent and peer out into the water, where the Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean meet. with a stop to see the African Pengui...

Inclusions
  • Entrance fees to Stony Point Penguins colony
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fees to Cape Agulhas lighthouse
  • Entry/Admission - Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa
  • Bottled water
  • Private Tour Guide/Driver and Private Vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Stony Point Penguin Colony
Exclusions
  • Meals, Drinks & Gratuities (optional)
  • Creation Wine tasting fees R25 per wine
Itinerary
  • Cape Town Central
  • Peregrine Farm Stall
  • Caledon
  • Napier
  • Bredasdorp
  • Struisbaai
  • Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa
  • Hermanus
  • Stony Point Nature Reserve
  • Cape Town Central
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cape Agulhas,Stoni Point Penguin Colony Day Tour from Cape Town

Cape Agulhas,Stoni Point Penguin Colony Day Tour from Cape Town

6 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
5 (3 reviews)
Viator
$267
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Cape Agulhas,Stoni Point Penguin Colony Day Tour from Cape Town
Summary

Discover one of South Africa’s most unforgettable journeys on this full-day experience from Cape Town to Cape Agulhas and the Stony Point Penguin Colony. Travel along the scenic coastline to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa, where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. Visit the historic ...

Inclusions
  • Entry to stoni point penguins view
  • Transportation:pick up and drop off at the hotel
  • Entry to cape aghulas nature reserve
  • Live guide and bottles of water on board
  • Entry to cape aghulas museum
Exclusions
  • Lunch (optional)
  • Gratuity(optional)
Itinerary
  • Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa
  • Cape Agulhas Lighthouse
  • Stony Point Nature Reserve
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Cape Agulhas | Stony Point Nature Reserve

Cape Agulhas | Stony Point Nature Reserve

9 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
5 (4 reviews)
92.59%
7.41%
must visitgreat sea viewsgreat
Viator
$487
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Cape Agulhas | Stony Point Nature Reserve
Summary

We will enjoy views of spectacular landscapes, rugged mountain ranges and gently sloping hills of wheat and canola fields that look a bit like mid-ocean swell waves. We stop above Sir Lowry’s pass for a photo opportunity and striking sights of False Bay lying below. Our expedition continues through...

Inclusions
  • Activities as stipulated in itinerary
  • Bottled Water
  • Transport
  • Crew (Driver/Guide)
  • Hotel Transfer
Exclusions
  • Flights
  • Visas
  • Meals
  • Passenger items of personal nature
  • Gratuities
Itinerary
  • Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa
  • Shipwreck Museum
  • Struisbaai Beach
  • Stony Point Nature Reserve
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Pairs well with

Landmarks travelers visit on the same route as Stony Point Penguin Colony.

Sir Lowry's Pass
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Sir Lowry's Pass

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Cape Point
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Cape Point

36 km away • from $4.96

Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
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Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve

39 km away • from $31

Khayelitsha Township
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Khayelitsha Township

42 km away • from $44

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

If you are looking for a more intimate experience, you might prefer a private option. Among the 37 tours and tickets we compare across booking platforms, 65% are private tours, which is a significantly higher share than many other regional attractions.

The cost varies depending on the level of service and duration, but the typical price spread is between $153–$389. Most of the options we compare fall within a median range of $246.

Most tours are full-day experiences. We found that durations typically range from 8–10.4 hours, with a median length of about 9 hours.

The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.69★ based on 161 pooled reviews across booking platforms. Reviewers frequently describe the experiences as amazing, great, or incredible, and many specifically highlight the lekkerste en mooie wine estate included in their itineraries.

Flexibility is widely available. The vast majority of the options we compare, specifically 92%, offer free cancellation, allowing you to adjust your plans if needed.

While most options provide instant confirmation, it is wise to plan ahead. Only a small number of listings are flagged as likely to sell out, but booking in advance ensures you secure your preferred date.

You can find tours offered in 7 different languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Italian, and Arabic.

Visit the Stony Point Nature Reserve. It is the best spot for viewing penguin colonies in their natural habitat.

The road is scenic but winding. Drive carefully during daylight hours and avoid driving at night due to limited visibility.

Bring sturdy hiking boots and waterproof clothing. The weather changes quickly and trails can be muddy.

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